Macmillan and Dementia UK team up to discuss cancer and dementia

Anchor, the not-for-profit housing and care provider, has shown its commitment to older workers by signing up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Part of the Centre for Ageing Better’s (CAB) campaign to make more workplaces age-friendly, the pledge supports businesses to improve conditions for older workers.  Anchor says it will work with CAB to strengthen…

Magic Me, an arts charity that brings generations together, has published their annual report 2023/24 entitled: ‘Creativity, Connection and Growth’.  Magic Me began in 1989 with a focus on intergenerational arts practices and arts initiatives for people living and working in care settings.  In their latest Annual Report, Magic Me talk about ‘Spark’ (formerly Magic Moments)…

The British Geriatric Society (BGS) has published ten ‘asks’ of the next government, as they seek to highlight the healthcare needs of older people.   The BGS ‘asks’ fall under three themes of providing:  You can read more here: https://www.bgs.org.uk/GE2024 

“It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill” is the name of a new Alzheimer’s Society campaign launched in Dementia Action Week (May 15-21) to stress the benefits of a diagnosis. New research reveals “widespread confusion” over dementia symptoms as many people think they are merely signs of old age. And one in three…

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has opened applications to become a Social Prescribing Champion.  NASP say:  “Champions are individuals who work within social prescribing or with social prescribing teams. Apply now and have the opportunity to contribute towards NASP’s work, the chance to increase your own portfolio and be a part of the…

Care employers are joining forces to provide employment opportunities and care support for refugees arriving from Ukraine. The National Care Forum (NCF) and Care Provider Alliance have assembled a range of partners across the public, not-for-profit and private sectors who are also looking at how they can help through the Homes for Ukrainians scheme. “Like…